Three lead neon lamps

From: Dave Brown <tractorb_at_ihug.co.nz>
Date: Mon Jun 7 04:51:39 2004

They may be some form of 'gaseous arrestor'-these are available in a
variety of striking voltages and surge current ratings-3 lead ones are
typically used in telco equipment to protect balanced metallic i/o ports.
DaveB, Ch Ch , NZ

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Rice" <jrice54_at_vzavenue.net>
To: "cctalk_at_classiccmp" <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 7:28 AM
Subject: Three lead neon lamps


> I'm looking for a source for several three lead neon lamps. I purchased
> a Sgi Galileo video analog breakout box and two neon lamps on the PC
> board are broken. There are no makings on the lamps. I assume they are
> some kind of protective device.
>
> I've been browsing several lamps sites and have only seen two lead lamps.
>
> James
>
>
Received on Mon Jun 07 2004 - 04:51:39 BST